Choose Your Degree
The University of South Carolina offers more than 240 graduate degree and certificate programs, many ranked among the best in the country. Search for your area of study and learn more about all of our degrees.
Common Questions about the GRE
The GRE General is a standardized test that is used by many graduate programs and business schools as part of the application process. The test is administered by computer, but the GRE is not computer adaptive. The GRE measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills that are not related to any specific field of study.
Educational Testing Services administers the exam and provides information on their official website for the GRE. The computer based test is offered at testing centers throughout the year.
Learn more about test content directly from the ETS website.
ETS gives an overview of how the GRE is scored on their website.
The GRE is used by programs in a variety of areas of study, including most social sciences, education, and some business schools. Check with the programs you are considering and find out whether or not they require or accept the GRE. The GRE is increasingly being accepted by business schools for entry into MBA and related programs.
You can contact ETS between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at 1–866-473-4373 or visit their website.
Practice tests are available free from ETS, the writers of the GRE. You can download the Powerprep2 software from the GRE website.
Register online for the computer-based test via the ETS website.
USC Graduate School Resources
The University of South Carolina offers a wide range of master's and doctoral degrees and provides the resources you need to help you make your decision.
Apply to the Graduate School
More than 6,200 graduate students make the University of South Carolina their academic home and they all began with application to the Graduate School. Take a look at the application requirements, deadlines and learn more about what to do before you apply.
Finance Your Education
Pursuing an advanced degree can be a wise investment and the Graduate School is your starting point to learn about graduate fellowships, assistantships, grants and other forms of financial aid at USC.
Schedule a Visit
The best way to learn about our campus is to see for yourself. Take a quick look around, plan your visit and call the Visitor Center at 800-922-9755 to inquire about available tours for graduate students.
Explore Career Options
The Career Center can help you identify full and part-time employment options. The center also hosts career fairs, job shadowing opportunities and offers mock interviewing, counseling, career assessments and workshops.
Take the GRE Exam at USC-Columbia
The University Testing Center located on the USC-Columbia campus provides testing services for the GRE.